Monolithic Baby (Bonus Dvd) [Limited Edition]

Monster Magnet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 25, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Hunter
• ASIN: B00018QIVQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #191,042 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Slut Machine

2. Supercruel

3. On The Verge

4. Unbroken (Hotel Baby)

5. Radiation Day

6. Monolithic

7. The Right Stuff

8. There's No Way Out Of Here

9. Master Of Light

10. Too Bad

11. Ultimate Everything

12. CNN War Theme

13. Venus In Furs

14. King Of Mars 2004

Editorial Reviews

All hail the return of REAL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL! One of the planet’s most dynamic and enduring bands, the brilliantly bombastic Monster Magnet proudly carry the torch of all that is rock... and they do it louder, meaner, and far better than anyone else has in decades. The praise for Monolithic Baby! has already started to roll in (including a 5K review in Kerrang!) but take it from the mouth of the endlessly enigmatic and charismatic frontman Dave Wyndorf hisself: "This album is a real rock ’n’ roll affair, with big anthems and short, straightforward numbers, performed by two guitars in a driving bombastic sound and Monster Magnet’s unique flair. This is the real deal - accept no substitutes! The Limited Edition version comes packaged with a bonus DVD featuring videos, live tracks and interviews.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Masters Of Stoner Rock Return With A Monolithic Album, October 1, 2004

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A. Estes (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monolithic Baby (Bonus Dvd) (Audio CD)

"Monolithic Baby!" seems to come at about the right time. Hard-rock is back in a big way, and although Monster Magnet don't fit in with the new wave of heavy metal, their larger than life sound is just as welcome in a music world that is shifting, and thankfully, steering in a more heavy direction. After their last, somewhat disappointing album, 2001's "God Says No," and a falling out with their former label, Monster Magnet make their triumphant return on the German indie label SPV with "Monolithic Baby!," an album that reminds us all of why we listened to MM in the first place, and most importantly isn't afraid to rock us in all the right places. Tracks such as "Sl#t Machine" and "Unbroken (Hotel Baby)" work in the same tradition of previous hits like "Negasonic Teenage Warhead" and "Spacelord" with gigantic choruses, memorable hooks and hard-hitting musicianship. Elsewhere, the band experiments with their tried and true sound; "Master Of Light" dabbles in a bit of electronica, while the brilliant cover of David Gilmour's "There's No Way Out Of Here" serves as the highlight of this affair, bringing out some classic rock influences and, even though it's a cover, perfectly displays frontman David Wyndorf's sense of melody and mood. Every song seems to flow into one another and the album doesn't hit any weak spots. Definitely one of the best surprises of 2004, this album may not be the Billboard mainstay of the year, but it brings Monster Magnet back to the fold with some new tricks up their sleeve and a newfound passion for making music. The limited edition contains two bonus tracks: a sequel to the "Dopes To Inifinity" track, "King Of Mars 2004," and the Lou Reed cover "Venus In Furs." The DVD portion contains two videos, one for "The Right Stuff," and another, much sexed up, for "Unbroken (Hotel Baby)." A brief live performance and a worthy interview with the band are also featured. Definitely worth picking up for any fan of rock music.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Monster Magnet rules, August 9, 2004

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Jared Pitt "heavymetal2004" (Bryan, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monolithic Baby (Bonus Dvd) (Audio CD)

As with all my other reviews, I try to keep them short and sweet. Another great cd by Monster MAgnet. I own Dopes and Powertrip, and I like this one just as much as the others. It's not a stoner cd like some of thier earlier ones. It's more of just a strait up rock 'n' roll album that just completly kicks but. I recomend this cd to anyone who likes MM or good rock in general

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Straight Up Rock, May 30, 2004

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Andrew M. Johnston (Del Valle, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monolithic Baby (Bonus Dvd) (Audio CD)

Listening to a Monster Magnet album, to me, is like spending an hour with a happily unemployed uncle who always wants to give you bad advice. This album is indeed no exception, and a lot of fun because of it.

Throughout almost the entire album, the band's stoner roots seem placed on the back burner, which may take some fans by surprise. Songs such as Supercruel and Unbroken roll out full sleaze ahead in perfect Hard Rock form. On the Verge and CNN War Theme take an unusually grounded and somber approach to the world around us. Still, their gloom-metal past comes out to play in several songs - most notably their cover of The Right Stuff. Only a couple of songs fail to have a great amount of replay value, and it's a shame I can't thus give this cd 4.5 stars instead of only 4.

The bonus DVD material is above standard. Two music videos, an interview which clocked in at around 20 minutes, and two additional live videos make for a more entertaining experience than most bonus dvd pack-ins. This material is worth the couple of extra dollars.

As with their last two albums, Monolithic Baby oozes with a can-do and often will-do attitude which is sorely lacking from most modern rock and metal. The glory days of metal mix with an amazing contemporary feel for a winning combination for Monster Magnet, and for anyone who purchases this album. Highly recommended.